Self-calibration adjusts the PXIe-4162 for variations in the module environment. The PXIe-4162 modules are externally calibrated at the factory, but you should perform a complete self-calibration after you install the module.

  1. Install the PXIe-4162 and let it warm up for the recommended warm-up time listed in the PXIe-4162 Specifications.
    Note Warm up begins when the PXI chassis has been powered on and the operating system has completely loaded.
  2. Self-calibrate the PXIe-4162 by clicking the Self-Calibrate button in MAX or calling niDCPower Cal Self Calibrate (niDCPower_CalSelfCalibrate).
    Note Specify all channels of your PXIe-4162 with the channel name input when calling niDCPower Cal Self Calibrate (niDCPower_CalSelfCalibrate). You cannot self-calibrate a subset of PXIe-4162 channels.
    Note Low energy transients can appear at the output terminals of your PXIe-4162 during certain situations, such as power-up, power-down, device driver loading, and self-calibration.